Courtesy of Eurobasket LLC We bring you last week's top former Lions players who are currently playing in pro basketball.
#1. Lian Ramiro, a 23-year-old point guard standing at 5'11'' who graduated from UAFS in 2024, showcased his exceptional skills in the recent match between Hanoi Buffaloes and the Dolphins in the Vietnamese Vietnam Basketball Association. Despite being only in his second season as a professional player in Vietnam, Ramiro led the Hanoi Buffaloes to a convincing 111-101 victory over the Dolphins, who have yet to secure a win this season. Ramiro's performance was nothing short of remarkable, as he achieved a double-double by contributing 20 points and grabbing 11 rebounds, along with 3 assists, all within 31 minutes of play. This stellar display highlights his immense talent and potential as a rising star in the league. The Hanoi Buffaloes, with a 2-0 record, currently hold the second position in the standings, setting a strong foundation for their journey in the championship. Acknowledged for his outstanding performance, Ramiro was awarded the Triple-Double Badge by eurobasket.com, further solidifying his reputation as a true champion in the making. His impressive season averages of 17.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game reflect his consistent contribution to the team's success on the court. It is noteworthy that Ramiro possesses dual American and Vietnamese citizenship, allowing him to compete as a domestic player in Vietnam, which undoubtedly adds a unique dimension to his career as a basketball finalist.
Other former The University of Arkansas Fort Smith players, who play in pro basketball:
Davaunta Thomas (6'5''-G-1995, played in 2014-18) plays for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista in Brazilian NBB
Chris Rollins (6'6''-F-1999, played in 2019-22) plays for BC Raiffeisen Flyers Wels in Austrian BSL
Lukas Reichle (6'4''-G-2000, played in 2021-23) plays for BK Karbon-X Dukes Klosterneuburg in Austrian BSL
Teotonio Do (6'10''-F-1994, played in 2011-15) plays for Galitos-Barreiro in Portuguese Liga Betclic
Darrion Strong-Moore (6'1''-PG-1994, played in 2017-18) plays for Etha in Cypriot ECOMMBX BL
Brian Halums (6'5''-G-1997, played in 2019-22) plays for Al Fidaa in Syrian SBL
Furaha Cadeaux de Dieu (6'8''-F-1998, played in 2022-24) plays for REG in Rwandan RBL
Seth Hawley (6'2''-G-1998, played in 2016-20) plays for Mineros de Parral in Mexican LBE
Daijah Smith (5'11''-G-1999, played in 2024-25) played for Team Madrid in the Eurobasket S.League few monts ago
Alex Cooper (5'11''-G-1995, played in 2013-17) played for 817 Diamonds in the MBL last year
Notice: The list above includes only some of alumni playing currently in pro basketball. Check complete list of The University of Arkansas Fort Smith basketball alumni.
Lian Ramiro is last week best Lions alumni, who plays professional basketball (Photo: @PackAthletics)
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